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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
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#1 of 2 Sights & Landmarks in Verwood
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park ~ A day out delivered with passion at Dorset's favourite family run attraction ~ Enjoy a unique experience visiting one of the very last Heavy Horse Centres left in Great Britain home the the Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, Suffolk Punch and Ardennes. The Farm Park is a multi-award-winning day out for ALL ages recognised as both a family attraction and conservation centre for the majestic rare breed Heavy Horses. Whether you are a family group, grandparent, or young couple embrace a real countryside experience with a FULL days events! Please visit www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk for more information Opening Times/Dates 2022: 10AM-4PM Open April - October. Closed Mon & Tues during Dorset term time. Open 7 days a week during Dorset holidays. *Open bank holidays. PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL! *PLEASE PRE-BOOK VIA THE WEBSITE.
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Saffydaffy
Southampton, UK267 contributions
A great place!
Oct 2023 • Family
We love this place! We have visited many times in the past but not for a while.
The family are passionate and knowledgeable about their horses. You can meet and feed all the horses and listen to talks about them. There are lots of other rescue animals to meet also. There are always extra attractions on offer for a cost as well as play areas, funfair rides, carriage and tractor rides included in the price.
The cafe provides refreshments for humans and well behaved dogs are welcome.
This place is so important in ensuring that the heavy breeds do not die out so please visit! We love all the horses as they are all unique and full of character!
Written 29 October 2023
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Venture45574991002
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Great Day Out
Oct 2023 • Couples
Learnt a lot about heavy horses from our day out at the Heavy Horse Centre. Would highly recommend a visit. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff involving visitors with the horses. Lovely to be encouraged to touch and feed the horses rather than just be allowed to look at them. A very enjoyable day out.
Written 17 October 2023
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Sara T
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Fantastic day out for adults and children alike!
Oct 2023 • Couples
Why oh why haven’t I been here before?! My husband and I went as a couple, without the grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed the horses, learning about their history and were really impressed with the thought gone into all the activities and facilities.
We can’t wait to bring the grandchildren in the spring, to have an excuse to go on the vintage funfair, watch them in the rustic ‘soft play’ and pet the pets.
Written 15 October 2023
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Woodlandwanderer01
London, UK108 contributions
What a treat!
Oct 2023 • Friends
Our walking group stopped off here for a few hours on our way home -what an inspired choice. A completely fabulous set up -gorgeous creatures extremely well-cared for, lots of information humorously delivered with fine showmanship. All animals very accessible-only a few children here today but would make for a fantastic family outing. Highly recommended.
Written 13 October 2023
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Xrci/jules
Dartford, UK113 contributions
This is a small compact place with an abundance of charm
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a dog friendly activity. That has so much to offer. Tractor rides. Horse and cart rides. This has got to have been the highlight of my week. I choose here as my husband loves horses. But it turned out to be so much more. The war horse trenches set up were amazing and offered the grim insite into what the poor horses faced. It shows the work going on to make sure certain breeds do not become extinct. Every horse there was so humanely treated. It really made my whole trip. A wonderful venue for ages 0-100. There’s something for everyone. The children’s play was literally superb. Best I’ve seen in a very long time. I would say ic in this area for a break or a local. Visit and support this unique charity. It’s incredible the work they do.
Written 8 October 2023
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Steven J
3 contributions
Cracking day out!!!
Sep 2023 • Couples
Cracking day out. Informative and amusing welcome session, being introduced to all the horses. Learnt more about the history and social impact here than any other centre visited previously. Plenty to see and do,(especially for children),and a full day's itinerary. Smokey Joe's cafe well worth a visit too. All the staff very welcoming and very knowledgeable.
Written 25 September 2023
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edlaurance
Rye, UK9 contributions
Brilliant.
Sep 2023 • Couples
Was not expecting much but our visit turned into 3 hours of brilliant,educational and slightly bonkers enterainment.The effort and passion put into running this place is beyond reproach.Well done all.
Written 24 September 2023
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Tiffany F
4 contributions
A wonderful place and a fantastic day out - we will be returning!
Sep 2023 • Family
We had a great day out with our family of all ages (eldest 67, youngest 8 months) and loved every minute of it. It rained for most of our visit but that didn't matter at all - the staff were so passionate and knowledgeable and made the trip really special for us. Needless to say, the horses were magnificent and we loved getting to know them. We loved the wagon rides, coffee and cakes, play area, 'gypsy' vardos and petting zoo - it was all just brilliant and so much fun. Access was great - we had a buggy and all the paths were solid and easy to traverse - with the odd puddle for good measure! Definitely visit if you're in the area! You could spend a whole day there if you wanted, there is so much to see and plenty of spaces to sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Loved it!
Written 18 September 2023
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Debra H
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Perfect day out for kids and adults while supporting these wonderful, iconic horses..
Sep 2023 • Family
What a fabulous day out! Despite the weather we all had a wonderful time. The kids enjoyed learning about the horses, feeding them, grooming plus carriage and tractor rides, playground and giant rabbits. The adults enjoyed all of this plus the fascinating talks from the owner who was passionate and knowledgable about the horses, their history and culture surrounding them. The whole site was nicely compact and we had good food in the cosy cafe. We really hope the farm continues and deserves support as a rare refuge for the heavy horse - long may it last!
Written 17 September 2023
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Station Master
Chinnor, UK3 contributions
A great day out, very relaxing
Sep 2023 • Couples
A great day out, very relaxing.

We went as a couple when the older kids were back to school, the site was very relaxed, but a full days of activities, delivered with humour and expert knowledge.

We loved the experience and really enjoyed being able to stroke the Horses.

In our opinion, this is one of the finest experiences in Dorset and well worth a days visit.
Written 17 September 2023
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